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Knee swelling
For the past 2 weeks my mother is unable to walk properly due to extreme pain in her right knee which has swollen. even after applying ice pack for few days that swelling has not reduced. She feels extreme pain in getting up from bed.could that swelling be any kind of tumour?please help
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She might be having synovitis ( inflammation of joint lining) which may be due to degeneration, metabolic abnormalities ( uric acid ) or even infection.
Please bring her to hospital for a clinical examination to ascertain the cause of her knee pain. Till then apply any gel or spray
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Is there any fever?if there is fever, then it could be septic arthritis.Take the patient to a hospital.
This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail.
Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder.
if there is any.
Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold air.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for knees and ankles.
--.(Take help of a physiotherapist).
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Arthritis..
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consult online.
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Dr. K Shanmuganandan
Rheumatologist
34 yrs exp
Chennai
Since there is swelling arthritis is a possibility
Pl consult through practo pro
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Dr. Bharani Kumar Dayanandam
Joint Replacement Surgeon
29 yrs exp
Chennai
Most likely due to degenerative changes in the knee. Need to see a recent X-ray of the knees with online consult
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